Episkopi’s Princess of Wales’s Royal Regiment marked a significant milestone on February 10, celebrating the 179th anniversary of the Battle of Sobraon.
The historic battle, fought on February 10, 1846, was the final engagement of the First Anglo-Sikh War.
The regiment honored the bravery and sacrifices of their predecessors with a ceremony held at their base in Episkopi.
The event featured a parade, and a speech by the commanding officer, highlighting the regiment’s rich history and enduring legacy.
The celebration reinforced the regiment’s commitment to upholding the values and traditions of their storied past.
Episkopi, located in the British Overseas Territory of Akrotiri and Dhekelia on Cyprus’s southern coast, hosts a British military base, including the Princess of Wales’s Royal Regiment.
